A cold front moved across southwest and central Wisconsin during the the evening hours on May 25. Severe thunderstorms developed ahead of the front and produced hail up to the size of quarters, along with damaging winds estimated as high as 70 to 75 mph. Strong winds associated with tornadoes further southwest of the area carried debris, such as bank checks, as far as Prairie du Chien (Crawford County).

Event Narrative

Hail up to the size of quarters accumulated approximately 8 inches deep. In fact, hail still covered the ground the following morning. Cranberry vines suffered damage due to the large hail.